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The path to a doctorate

Examinations and requirements follow Universitas Lampung Rector Regulation No. 12 of 2025 on Academic Regulations, the 2025 PDSP curriculum and the Dissertation Consultation Book.

Timeline

Seven key milestones

Semesters I and II are coursework. The dissertation stage begins in semester III.

01 · Semester III · DSP925202 · 3 sks

Qualifying Examination (Prelim)

Requires at least 50% of credits passed with GPA ≥ 3.00 and an approved proposal outline. Examined by a chair and four examiners; passing confers doctoral candidacy. Failing three times ends studies.

02 · Semester III · SK Dekan

Appointment of Promotor and Co-Promotor

Students propose a supervisory committee to the coordinator; the promotors' consent is recorded and the supervision decree issued.

03 · Semester IV · DSP925203 · 2 sks

Research Proposal Seminar

After attending at least five seminars and passing a plagiarism check. The proposal is approved by the committee and assessed by a chair and four examiners.

04 · Semester V · DSP925204 · 3 sks

Research Results Seminar

After fieldwork and at least ten seminar attendances. A draft journal article with the student as first author is required.

05 · Semester V · 0 sks

Dissertation Feasibility Examination

Six examiners assess originality, method, findings and writing; the outcome is FEASIBLE or NOT FEASIBLE. The article must at least be submitted.

06 · Semester VI · DSP925301 · 5 sks

Closed Examination (Pre-Promotion)

Requires a published or accepted article, an intellectual-property certificate or filing receipt, English proficiency, paid tuition and library clearance.

07 · Semester VI · DSP925302 · 4 sks

Public Defence (Doctoral Promotion)

A public session before the senate. After revisions and submission of the final dissertation the candidate graduates with the title Dr.

Time limits

Numbers to remember

6 semesters

Study target; required for the cum laude predicate.

12 semesters

Maximum study period for doctoral programmes.

24 + 6 months

Dissertation period, extendable by six months.

≥ 3.00

Minimum GPA; the minimum passing grade for doctoral courses is B.

Closed examination requirements

Met and verified before pre-promotion

Students upload evidence in their dashboard; programme staff verify it.

An article published or accepted (LoA) in a reputable international or accredited national journal, with the student as first author
An intellectual-property certificate or filing receipt
English proficiency as set by the Rector
All courses passed with GPA of at least 3.00
Tuition paid from semester I to the final semester
Clearance from the university library and FISIP reading room
Plagiarism check of the dissertation manuscript
Approval of the supervisory committee

Publication rules in the 2025 curriculum and the Dissertation Consultation Book differ; follow the programme's latest instructions.

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